Monte Cassino: At Last, The Full Story Behind One Of World War Ii's Most Disputed Events—The Day American Bombers Destroyed The Great Abbey

Monte Cassino: At Last, The Full Story Behind One Of World War Ii's Most Disputed Events—The Day American Bombers Destroyed The Great Abbey

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This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: David Hapgood And David Richardson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Congdon & Weed., 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tears to DJ, slight yellowing to end-pages and minor foxing on fore-edge.

This historical account meticulously chronicles the controversial bombing of the Monte Cassino abbey during World War II. Hapgood and Richardson present a detailed investigation into the events leading up to the destruction of the ancient monastery, a pivotal moment that remains a subject of intense debate among historians and military strategists. The narrative uncovers the complex decisions and intelligence failures that contributed to the tragedy, offering a comprehensive analysis of one of the war's most disputed incidents. It provides a compelling and authoritative examination for readers interested in military history and the ethical dilemmas of warfare.

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Description

Author: David Hapgood And David Richardson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Congdon & Weed., 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tears to DJ, slight yellowing to end-pages and minor foxing on fore-edge.

This historical account meticulously chronicles the controversial bombing of the Monte Cassino abbey during World War II. Hapgood and Richardson present a detailed investigation into the events leading up to the destruction of the ancient monastery, a pivotal moment that remains a subject of intense debate among historians and military strategists. The narrative uncovers the complex decisions and intelligence failures that contributed to the tragedy, offering a comprehensive analysis of one of the war's most disputed incidents. It provides a compelling and authoritative examination for readers interested in military history and the ethical dilemmas of warfare.